Fountain and water feature maintenance service

Homeowners with larger features, businesses, hotels, care homes, property managers and landlords with water features on their sites.

Monthly or seasonal service contracts, plus extra charges for repairs, replacement pumps and one-off deep cleans.

• Basic pump and pipework repair
• Reliable routine and route planning
• Knowing water treatments and safe handling

• Public liability insurance
• Storing and using algae treatments and other chemicals safely, so check the product guidance and COSHH basics
• Risk assessments for commercial sites, which clients may ask to see
• Working in or beside deep water or near electrics, so check what training or qualified help you need

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on your tools, water treatments, vehicle needs and insurance. Costs will vary with how much equipment you already own and the kinds of features you plan to service.

Check you have public liability insurance. Check product guidance and COSHH basics for storing and using algae treatments and chemicals safely. Be ready to provide risk assessments for commercial sites, and check what training or qualified help you need for deep water or electrics.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on how many sites you visit and the size of each feature. The estimates assume at least about 8 hours a week. Clients include homeowners, businesses, care homes and property managers.